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FAQs on Condylactis Anemone Identification
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Condi? Haitian? what's wrong with this
picture 5/3/07
Hello all, Me again.
<... who?>
ok what's wrong with this picture? the big Anenome (in picture 1)
was sold to me as a Pink Tipped Haitian. However is slightly unlike my
smaller pink tip. He's huge. Am I correct to believe it's a Florida
Condi?
<Likely a different species... of Condylactis.. though the small one
could just be bleached, diminished in size. Read here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/condylactis.htm
and the linked files above>
Really that isn't the reason for e-mailing you again! (but is it?) When
I bought the Anenome, it's tentacles were white, almost transparent
clear. It's been 2 weeks now and he seems "rusty" or a little brown.
<A good sign actually>
The small Anenome is still white. water is WNL with the exception of the
Nitrates being 20 (they re always 20) course I have some brown algae but
I like that for the cucumber, urchins, and crabs. my lighting is 6 T5
daylight VHO (total of 60 000K) plus a 32 watt 420 Actinic AND a 40 watt
18,000 power-Glo on a 55gallon. Apparently I should be able to grow
anything, or so I was told.
The 6 T5's are new, I added them gradually.
<Good>
I had 4 lights added and 2 to go when I introduced the Anenome. I read
on another website while searching for this discoloration for the last 3
hours, that the "rusty" color means it's healthy.
<Generally, yes>
I was unable to find anything else about this kind of Anenome or illness
or anything anywhere. Since you guys and gals have never failed me, I
thought I'd ask ya. Is this a good thing or is it going to croak over
and toxify my critters. (Please tell me it's healthy).
<Read on>
Oh yeah, I should probably mention what Mr. Anenome eats. He eats shrimp
and krill (one or the other) about every 5-7 days, I alternate. Plus I
put in some of DT's live Marine Phytoplankton once a week for the
feather duster. I did slip him another Krill today (shell on) wondering
if it was an iodine deficiency, gobbled it right up and only 4 days
since he last ate, he will also occasionally catch some stray flake food
or frozen brine. My LFS only fed him/her once a week, and I only feed my
other Anenome (and starfish) once a week (5-7 days). Boy I sure can make
a short story go on and on huh?
Ok while I have you on the line.... it was feeding time and I always
do a "well check" 2 times a day. usually around 9pm (which it is) my
hermit crab, Guido, gets naked and crawls in and out of various shells,
lights on in front of god and everybody. My Big Anenome, the one in
question here also moves up the rock and my pincushions "dress up"
little more than during the day, one is actually sporting a blue silk
flower from a fake plant (had to snap a picture). Is this normal evening
behavior for critters?
<Likely so for this setting>
they all seem to have their own personality, but they're "rubbing off"
on each other or something. It's hilarious. At least they're all mobile
and we're all having a good time. I wish predictable Humans were this
much fun.
Have a great one.
Thanks in advance.
Rochelle
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GIANT Caribbean anemone
Aloha Bob (Anthony...Howzit Brah...) thanks again for the info on the
coralline dilemma.. slow process but it seems to be starting in small spots.
Some new live rock and less chemicals. I figure it will surprise me...;-)
My new question is about my Caribbean anemone...it is HUGE!!!! it started out as
a silver dollar sized little dude and is now a huge pink wig!!!! The tentacles
touch either side of the tank..65 gallon hex.
<Mmm, this is/would be a very big one... about the largest I've ever seen
(wild or in captivity) is 20 cm./8 inches across... Maybe this is a Pacific
species?>
Fish are cool with him..( they do have space.. heheh) He did eat one of my
banded shrimps...a juicy meal I am guessing...my shrimps are 3 inches long!
...here is my question....do they split when they reach a certain size?
<Can... given good or stressful conditions>
or will it outgrow the tank?
<Sounds like it already has>
He is attached to the center piece rock. looks great but wondering of tank size
limitations for it. Any help is always welcome. Most info I can find on it lacks
in the reproduction side for these guys.
<Please take a read through the Anemone FAQs files starting here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm
Aloha, Bob Fenner>
Mahalo
POG
Anemone ID 10/20/03
Hopefully you receive a semi-clear image from my
digital picture. Please let me know any info. you have on this if you
recognize it!
<It is a Condylactis species, my friend... do use this genus name for
further searches abroad in books and online literature. My overall opinion
of this anemone in captivity is that they are often neglected. They need
reef lighting every bit as bright as that required for corals... yet few
aquarists are willing to invest hundreds of dollars in quality lights just
to keep an animal worth but a few dollars. A lack of light can be
compensated for somewhat by regular feedings of finely minced meats of
marine origin>
Thank you for your valuable time. Eckhard
Argentina.
<best regards, Anthony> |
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Anemone issues
Bob,
<Chris>
I have been reading your articles on anemones
I am very upset at my local fish store.
I have small Damsels and Tomato Clowns and False
clownfish in my tank. All small (1 inch or so)
And they told me to buy these tube anemones
http://www.nakian.com/marine/anenome_1.JPG
<Mmm, look like Condylactis species>
I think they are tubes anyways.
Last night I caught one eating a Damsel
<Not atypical... as you likely know (now) these animals are not found
in the same ocean...>
One clown was so knocked out the he was stuck against
the filter.
And I believe another clown actually may have also
been stung the night before.
<Possibly>
One of my clowns now is acting a bit odd.
Always swimming near top of tank and he is not so
orange anymore.
I fear he got grabbed the night before and got beat
up.
I assume my best course of action is to return the
anemones.
<Yes>
I have them quarantined in a section of the tank now.
Please advise.
Thanks
-CPN
<Good luck my friend. Studying new livestock purchases ahead of time
will prevent such future ordeals. I would not, do not rely on any one
given source of information... Bob Fenner> |
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Re: Anemone issues
Bob,
After more reading it appears that I have two Condys.
I am not really sure what to do with them.
-CPN
<Mmm, let's see... enjoy them? Take them back for trade-in? Get other
livestock that will go with them? Perhaps another tank/set-up? Bob Fenner> |
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